What to Study?

A great place to begin looking for help to study is the area below, the Chapter Reviews, eActivities tab and the Students Resources tab of the online book for the Chapter.

6th Grade Chapter 3 Quizzes

Study the Note Worksheets we did in class together(Multiple Choice Questions are based on the Directed Reading A Notes Worksheets we do together in class), and all the vocabulary words.

 

 

6th Grade Chapter 21 Test

30 Total Questions

• 2 Diagrams (1 to label the planets in the solar system & 1 to label the phases of the moon)

• 26 Multiple Choice Questions on the main topics of the Chapter (see Section summaries, notes worksheets for each section).

       

• 4  Essays:

            1.  What causes the phases of the moon?

            2. What planets make up the inner solar system?

            3. Compare/Contrast rotation & revolution.

            4. Describe the difference between a solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.

 

 

7th Grade Chapter 14 Quizzes

Study the Note Worksheets we did in class together(Multiple Choice Questions are based on the Directed Reading A Notes Worksheets we do together in class), and all the vocabulary words, Periodic Table symbols for each element (spread out by groups on different days)

 

 

7th Grade Chapter 13 Test

24 Total Questions

• 3 Short answer

• 21 Multiple Choice Questions on the main topics of the Chapter (see Section summaries, notes worksheets for each section).

       

• Essays:

            1.  List & describe the properties of the 3 types of chemical bonds we discussed in class.

            2. 2 Diagrams with a question referring to them.  One is an electron-dot diagram, and the other is a full atom diagram.  They will ask questions about the valence shell of electrons, how many are needed to make them stable, and how likely they are to form specific bonds.

8th Grade Chapter 9 Quiz

Study the Note Worksheets we did in class together(Multiple Choice Questions are based on the Directed Reading A Notes Worksheets we do together in class), and all the vocabulary words.

 

8th Grade Chapter 7 Test

7 Total Questions 25 Multiple Choice, 4 essays, 1 concept map (reviewed in class)

• Study all vocabulary words.

• All Directed Reading A Notes Worksheets

 Essays:

1. Describe the 4 parts of natural selection. Pg 178

2. Why are some scientists unsure about some parts of the "tree of life" on Earth?

3. Can you be Catholic and still learn/choose to believe in the theory of evolution through natural selection? Explain your answer (include the quote we discussed from Pope John Paull II in his 1996 speech in your answer).

4. Scientists & physicians have growing concerns about modern medicines & chemicals will create varieties of bacteria & pest s that are ever more difficult to destroy.  Explain the process by which this could happen..

 

“Inventing is a combination of brains and materials.  The more brains you use, the less materials you need.”

Charles F. Kettering (1876-1958), electrical engineer and inventor.

 

INVENT-A-THON

 

Many schools ask students every year to put their brains and knowledge to the test by demonstrating a scientific concept they have learned through a project they create and show at the annual science fair.  This year at St. Agatha’s however, they will put their knowledge and creativity to the test by going through the steps to design a functioning invention that will solve a problem they encounter in their everyday lives.

Before they can begin, they MUST have their idea approved by me.  The invention, along with a presentation of the project, will be due in class no later than the assigned due date for a test grade.  Students will then present their inventions on a night where friends, family and faculty can enjoy these creations.

 

Guidelines

• Each student is required to create and build the invention on their own.  Family members and friends may help with suggestions for their invention, but it must be built by the student.
• The actual inventions must be able to be brought inside the classroom to be presented and light enough to be carried by no more than 2 people.
• The invention MUST NOT exceed $50 in materials needed to build it.
• The actual invention must be present during the presentation and perform the task it was created for.

 

Due Dates

·        Idea approval for a Homework grade: Describe the invention and explain what problem with will solve in one typed paragraph.

 

6A Due Date: 11/17/11                     7B: Due Date: 11/17/11

6B Due Date: 11/16/11                     8A Due Date: 11/16/11

7A Due Date: 11/17/11                     8B Due Date: 11/16/11

 

• Due in class for a test grade: Bring the invention and a presentation tri-fold board explaining its purpose and how you built it using the steps of the scientific method (each step should be clearly labeled on the board: Purpose, Research, Hypothesis, Procedure, Materials List, Data organized in the form of tables/graphs, Conclusion, Application, Acknowledgements, Abstract).

 

6A Due Date: 01/06/12                     7B: Due Date: 01/06/12

6B Due Date: 01/05/12                     8A Due Date: 01/05/12

7A Due Date: 01/06/12                     8B Due Date: 01/05/12

 

 

·        Night of presentation: 02/23/12 at 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall.  Students will bring in their inventions and presentation boards the morning of the above date to Mrs. Delgado’s classroom to be set up.  They will be required to stand by their presentation that night to make demonstrations or answer any questions anyone may have.  Students are expected to be dressed in complete school uniform.  1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place award medals will be given to the top three inventions from each grade level at the end of the night.  1^st place winners will be awarded 10 extra credit points in science and receive a Homework Pass, 2^nd place will be awarded 8 extra credit points in science and receive a Homework Pass and 3^rd place will be awarded 6 extra credit points in science and receive a Homework Pass.  They will be required to take home their inventions that night.

 

 

 

 

ORIGINALITY: Originality depends on the creativeness, uniqueness, and innovativeness of the invention.

                                    The more unique and original the idea, the higher the score.  Students may improve upon

                                    an invention already made, as long as the final product is not the same as the original.

 

PRACTICALITY: The invention must be practical for the student, as well as other people.  If the invention

could be found useful by other people in their daily lives, then it has maintained practicality.

 

PRESENTATION: The invention itself must be displayed in a nice, neat and orderly manner.  Any

unnecessary parts, wires, additional pieces, etc. will detract from the presentation score.  Along with the actual appearance of the invention, is the presentation in front of the class to his/her peers, other teachers and I.  The student must explain their invention, the process they went through and show how it works.  The board should also contain all the listed steps clearly labeled with appropriate explanations.

 

DESIGN EFFICIENCY: In order to achieve the best design efficiency, the invention’s design and size

must be suitable for the main purpose it is created to perform.  A good rule to follow is: the less moving parts, the better.

 

FUNCTIONALITY: This is one of the most important categories of the invention.  When the invention is

brought to school to be presented, it must work and perform the task it was built for.  If the invention does not perform the task, it will receive a zero in this category.  If it performs its task but fails to complete it, it will receive a 3.  If it performs its task as it was built and designed for, then it will be awarded the full 5 points.

 

 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Delgado.  Thank you and good luck with your inventions!

  

Judges Score Sheet

 

Student’s Name: ______________________     Class: ____________

 

Invention: __________________________________________________

 

 

ORIGINALITY: Originality depends on the creativeness, uniqueness, and innovativeness of the invention.

                                    The more unique and original the idea, the higher the score.  Students may improve upon

                                    an invention already made, as long as the final product is not the same as the original.

 

1                      2                      3                      4                      5

 

PRACTICALITY: The invention must be practical for the student, as well as other people.  If the invention

could be found useful by other people in their daily lives, then it has maintained practicality.

 

1                      2                      3                      4                      5

 

PRESENTATION: The invention itself must be displayed in a nice, neat and orderly manner.  Any

unnecessary parts, wires, additional pieces, etc. will detract from the presentation score.  Along with the actual appearance of the invention, is the presentation in front of the class to his/her peers, other teachers and I.  The student must explain their invention, the process they went through and show how it works.

 

1                      2                      3                      4                      5

 

DESIGN EFFICIENCY: In order to achieve the best design efficiency, the invention’s design and size

must be suitable for the main purpose it is created to perform.  A good rule to follow is: the less moving parts, the better.

 

1                      2                      3                      4                      5

 

FUNCTIONALITY: This is one of the most important categories of the invention.  When the invention is

brought to school to be presented, it must work and perform the task it was built for.  If the invention does not perform the task, it will receive a zero in this category.  If it performs its task but fails to complete it, it will receive a 3.  If it performs its task as it was built and designed for, then it will be awarded the full 5 points.

 

                        1                      2                      3                      4                      5

 

Total Score: _____________

 

 

Steps to be included on your Invent-a-thon presentation board:

 

1.     Problem: It should be in the form of a question.  The problem is what the student is trying to solve through the use of this invention.

2.     Hypothesis: This is the student’s educated guess to the solution of the problem statement.  In other words, it should explain how you predict your invention will solve the problem.

3.     Procedure: A list of steps/directions the student uses to conduct the investigation.  Every invention should be tested or experimented with to ensure it functions and solves the problem it was meant to solve.  A good procedure is written much like the step-by-step directions in a cookbook.

4.     Materials List: A list of the materials which the student uses for the experiment and to make the invention.

5.     Data: The information collected during the experiment organized as written observations, surveys, photographs, and/or numerical measurements in the form of a table or graph. See hyperlink for help with graphs: Create A Graph Help

6.     Conclusion: The conclusion of the experiment refers back to the student’s hypothesis.  Was the student’s hypothesis supported or not supported by the results of the experiment?

7.     Application: Describes how the information learned by this experiment can transfer to real-life situations.

8.     Acknowledgements: In this section, the student should thank any people who helped with the construction of their invention or experiment.

9. Abstract: A paragraph no more than 250 words that briefly describes the purpose, procedures, and the conclusion of the experiment.